Presented by Shelagh Fogarty and Matt Smith.
News, sport and debate, including the chance for listeners to phone in with their own personal views and stories. Call [number removed].
Including at 3.00 Books Panel, featuring book reviews and guest interviews with the authors.
Mark Pougatch introduces commentary on the Premier
League fixture between Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers at the City of Manchester Stadium (kick-off 7.45), where both sides will be hoping to provide some belated festive cheer for their supporters. Sven-Goran Eriksson and Mark Hughes have worked wonders this season and will be seeking further acclaim by inspiring their respective teams to maximum points.
Debate. Call free on [number removed].
Including at 1.35 New Films with Rich Cline , at 2.35 Mental Health Phone-in with Martin Seager , at 3.35 Railway
History - Southern Steam with Howard Benson , at 4.35 Nigeria Desk and at
4.45 Kenya Desk with Michael Kaloki.